Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Lopresti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Dixon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

I am committed to providing the highest level of quality and compassion in surgical care to the residents of Ventura County. I offer the most evidence-based and modern surgical techniques available in order to provide superior care and achieve better outcomes for my patients. Furthermore, I am dedicated to providing a patient-centered care experience that enables each patient to make a well-informed decision about their care. Dr. Brand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

I embrace a holistic philosophy that values patient-centered approach with evidence-based practices, technology, and ethical principles. I collaborate with our community specialists to provide compassionate care with up to date expertise. Dr. Jamal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vitamin D Deficiency, Tracheitis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

Dr. Lisa Babashoff is Board Certified in General Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She has been in practice in the Ventura County area since the year 2000. She completed her undergraduate work at UCLA, attended Chicago Medical School, and went on to complete her general surgery residency at UC San Francisco/Fresno. Dr. Babashoff is the ​​Director of the Integrated Breast Center at St. John’s Regional Medical Center. She brings a broad range of general surgery experience to the Group, including a focus on breast and laparoscopic surgery. She is conversant in the Spanish language. Dr. Babashoff is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and serves on the Board at the Integrative Breast Center at St. John’s Regional Medical Center as the Designated Breast Surgeon.Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Babashoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Dr. Eisner attended medical school at New York University after receiving his undergraduate degree in Integrative Biology at U.C. Berkeley. He completed his General Surgery residency at U.C. San Diego. Dr. Eisner is a board eligible general surgeon with extensive experience in general surgical procedures including gastrointestinal (esophageal, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectal and anus), esophageal reflux, hernia (inguinal, umbilical, and ventral), skin and soft tissue (skin cancer and melanoma, lipoma, pilonidal), breast (benign and cancer) with advanced laparoscopic, minimally invasive, endoscopic, and robotic surgery skills.  As the newest member of our surgical team and a Southern California native, Dr. Eisner spends his off time surfing, rock climbing, and hiking. He is conversant in Spanish and fluent in French. Dr. Eisner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Tuai attended Ohio State University, College of Medicine after he received his Undergraduate Degree in Biochemistry at UC Davis in 1992. He completed his general surgery residency at UC San Francisco/Fresno, where he spent a year as a clinical instructor in the Department of Surgery, before beginning a private practice in Chino. He joined the Group in December, 2004.Dr. Tuai is a Board Certified surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons who has extensive experience with advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques including robotic surgery.Dr. Tuai's passion is minimally invasive surgeries, especially involving the colon, stomach, gall bladder, and hernias. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Korean.Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Tuai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Patrick Mccarty is a General Surgeon in Oxnard, California. Dr. Mccarty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mccarty is currently accepting new patients.

Telehealth visits are available.Dr. Mehran's practice is devoted to minimally invasive general and bariatric surgery. The name University Bariatrics reflects his goal of combining the integrity & values of his past academic career, with a new private practice focus on serving the community around him. Dr. Mehran is board certified in surgery and licensed in California. He is a member of multiple surgical societies and has served as a consultant for various regulatory agencies, surgical journals, the media, and the medical industry. In recognition of his dedication and efforts, his peers have repeatedly elected him to the Southern California Super Doctors list. Dr. Mehran has contributed to over 160 publications and presentations and has mentored numerous fellows, residents, and medical students. He currently serves as the Chief of Surgery at Los Robles Medical Center. Much more information can be obtained by visiting the practice website. Dr. Mehran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Walid Arnaout is a General Surgeon in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Arnaout is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Arnaout is currently accepting new patients.

Sudha Reghunathan is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Camarillo, California. Dr. Reghunathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

Samantha Wu is a General Surgeon in Oxnard, California. Dr. Wu has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Deaconson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Deaconson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Bryant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

Elise Bukont is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Bukont is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

Robert Hanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Jaime Arana is a General Surgeon in Oxnard, California. Dr. Arana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, and Choledocholithiasis.

Manuela Venturoni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oxnard, California. Dr. Venturoni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy.

Pedram Babadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oxnard, California. Dr. Babadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Vincent Rowley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oxnard, California. Dr. Rowley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ogilvie Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Low Sodium Level, and Peptic Ulcer.